Seven most impressive metro stations
Metro stations have long ceased to be just transportation hubs. Today, many of them are true architectural masterpieces. Here is a review of seven most amazing metro stations.
Attempts to block the popular in Russia Telegram messenger were actively discussed by all the Runet in 2018. In addition, it caused street protests. Nevertheless, not only the Russian authorities try to control the national Internet segment. You can read about what countries made the Internet space a part of domestic politics in our article.
Trade routes have developed since ancient times to facilitate cultural exchange, including the development of economic relations, the spread of religious views and innovative ideas. In our photo gallery you will find the main trade routes that shaped the further development of history.
How to reduce the risk of your investment portfolio? The simplest way is diversification. It means the purchase of shares of various companies from several sectors and countries. However, the shares of Aeroflot, Magnit, and several other Russian companies do not at all indicate that you have collected a reliable portfolio. These issuers directly depend on the state of the Russian economy: if the incomes of Russians decrease, then you, as a shareholder, will also earn less. We will tell you how diversification will help to competently assemble an investment portfolio.
Robots are slowly but surely being introduced in the everyday life. According to the International Federation of Robotics, there were 66 installed industrial robots per 10,000 employees globally in 2015. In 2016, their number reached 74 per 10,000 workers. A real revolution of robots is coming.
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Metro stations have long ceased to be just transportation hubs. Today, many of them are true architectural masterpieces. Here is a review of seven most amazing metro stations.
In 2027, Japan plans to launch its maglev train, which will reach a staggering speed of 603 km/h, making it the fastest train in the world. However, even today, there are impressive achievements in high-speed rail transport. Let us take a look at the trains that hold the top positions in terms of speed.
Cocoa prices have surged this year due to a drop in production in key supplier countries, driven by poor harvests caused by unfavorable weather and tree diseases. Futurists warn that if this trend continues, cocoa could become a delicacy in just a few years. Let us explore which other everyday foods might soon be affordable only to gourmets.
There are several active volcanoes worldwide that scientists consider potentially dangerous to nearby populations. Some remain relatively calm, while others have caused devastating eruptions. Here are the top five largest active volcanoes.
A few years ago, construction projects worth $10 billion were considered to be of mind-blowing value. However, the situation has changed dramatically since then, with construction budgets increasing severalfold. Nowadays, several projects are underway, each with a price tag exceeding $100 billion. Let's find out which ones are considered the most expensive today.
There are several regions around the world where the Earth's crust is highly active, forming fault lines. Scientists closely study the movements of lithospheric plates. In some areas, plates move to each other, while in others, they move apart. Seismically and tectonically active zones emerge along these boundaries. Let us take a look at five such regions
This year, several major banks have released forecasts for gold, offering various outlooks for its potential price movements through the end of 2024 and into 2025. Here is a closer look at some of the most prominent predictions:
The American Federation of Labor conducted a comprehensive study on executive compensation in the United States. According to the analysis, the median pay package for CEOs of S&P 500 companies reached around $18 million in 2023, an astounding 268 times the average wage of regular employees. Let's take a closer look at the top-earning US executives.
In September, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Yet even after this move, US policy rates remain relatively high compared to other countries. Across the globe, there are nations where interest rates are much lower, some even hovering near zero, which has a significant impact on their economies and investment attractiveness. In this article, we will explore the countries with the lowest interest rates
Although the euro is the official currency of the European Union, 7 out of 27 member states continue to use their own currencies. Let us find out which countries have not adopted the euro